Facts:
• Units - 144 DU
• Lots - 55' x 110'
• LEED Certified Awards:
2008 Gold Nugget Awards
• Best Sustainable Community
- Detached (Merit Winner)
Description:
Carsten Crossings is the first U.S. subdivision made up entirely of LEED certified homes.
Green Building Features:
• 2.4 kW photovoltaic
integrated roof tiles
• Radiant thermal roof barrier
• Tankless water heater
• R-14 soy based spray foam
wall insulation
• R-49 blown in cellulose
ceiling insulation
• R-6 insulated tight ducts
• 94% AFUE gas furnace
• 13 SEER air conditioner
• 89 HERS rating
• Low-E vinyl windows
• 62% permanent fluorescent
lighting
• Water saving plumbing
features
• Energy star appliances
• 75% construction waste
diverted from landfill
• 65% lower utility bills
• Exceeds T--24 energy
standards by 35%
• $70 sq/ft.
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